Quantitative Analyst and Data Coordinator

Public Health Wales

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Job summary

This post of Quantitative Analyst and Data Coordinator will join the Policy & International Health, WHO CC (PIH WHO CC) and its Public Health Economics and Value Team in Public Health Wales responsible for delivering innovative platforms, research and tools supporting population health, well-being and equity. This role will help deliver success in relation to broader harms, and data and intelligence. It will contribute to the development of a central resource in Public Health Wales that can examine health investment in Wales from a (social) return on investment (S/ROI) perspective (health, social, economic and environmental), using existing data or undertaking primary research, allowing understanding of the return on investments and model out scenarios or return based on different future investment scenarios and policy options.In return, we offer great benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a fantastic NHS pension, excellent annual leave, cycle to work and car lease schemes, childcare voucher schemes, plus many more.

Public Health Wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in Wales. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role are as follows:

Supporting the progression of a newly combined Health Economics and Social Value Unit within the PIH WHO CC
Providing essential capacity, being skilled in specific data extraction, critical appraisal and quality assessment of SROI/ROI research papers to populate and expand a unique Social Value Database and Simulator for public health
Providing necessary quantitative and data gathering, collation and analysis support to progress COVID-19 related health economics and modelling work, as well as expand to other priority areas
Strengthening capacity to develop innovative data visualisation and advocacy products.
Able to synthesis a variety of evidence using qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methods.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,922 to £43,257 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

028-AC141-0524

Job locations

Cardiff/Swansea/Wrexham/Bangor

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a mathematical, statistical, health economics, computer-science or similar discipline

Desirable

A Masters degree in relevant discipline or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience of verbal and written communicating complex information including writing academic publications
A proven track-record of data management and the management of projects delivering against targets
Understanding of health economics and economic evaluation methodology
Knowledge and experience of manipulating large and complex datasets
Experience in conducting analysis in a field related to public health, and understanding the application of different types of data

Desirable

Understanding of health economics and economic evaluation methodology
Knowledge of social return on investment methodology and return on investment methodology

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Advanced IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office applications - and particularly advanced MS Excel knowledge.
Statistical analysis of complex information, using software packages such as Minitab, STATA or SPSS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a mathematical, statistical, health economics, computer-science or similar discipline

Desirable

A Masters degree in relevant discipline or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Experience of verbal and written communicating complex information including writing academic publications
A proven track-record of data management and the management of projects delivering against targets
Understanding of health economics and economic evaluation methodology
Knowledge and experience of manipulating large and complex datasets
Experience in conducting analysis in a field related to public health, and understanding the application of different types of data

Desirable

Understanding of health economics and economic evaluation methodology
Knowledge of social return on investment methodology and return on investment methodology

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Advanced IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office applications - and particularly advanced MS Excel knowledge.
Statistical analysis of complex information, using software packages such as Minitab, STATA or SPSS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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